A creepy BBC survey brought to light the existence of a global animal torture network, with a video -focusing video showing tortured cats be abused to death. The network is alleged to have thousands of members, and users are also identified United Kingdom.
In some talks, British users even explain how to adopt cats to torture them, sometimes through official organizations such as RSPCA, the largest charity to protect animal protection in the United Kingdom.
In the materials analyzed by the BBC Includes scenes with drowning cats, receive electric shock or let them die of hunger. In some videos, the perpetrators use electric shock to bring the animal back to life, thus prolonging the horror.
Video every 14 hours – kids between torturers
The Feline Guardians records the action of these groups and estimates that a new cat torture video is posted on average from May 2023 to May 2024. In 2023, a “competition” was organized with the aim of killing 100 cats.
To gain access to the more “closed” groups, you have to upload your own video torture. Some messages appear to have been written by minors – one user argued that he is 10 years old and likes to torture cats.
Started from China, expanding all over the world
The phenomenon started in China in 2023, when Wang Chaoyi videos became viral. He was only punished with 15 days of detention and a “letter of remorse”. Since then, similar content has been reproduced in West and East through encrypted applications.
Covered activists have identified a suspect in Japan, but the man denies any involvement. A key person with the nickname “Little Winnie” appears in various groups as a coordinator.
Legal gap and absence of state intervention
According to Lara by Feline Guardians, the situation is deteriorating the absence of laws in China. “These videos are even accessible to children. If the authorities do not take action, the situation will get worse, “he warns.
RSPCA and British MPs are now calling for international cooperation to tackle the phenomenon. As MP Johanna Baxter said, animal abuse can also lead to other forms of violence.